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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 444.74 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 444.74 and 174.62 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 444.74 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/444.74 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 444.74 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 77,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,657.40/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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